You’ve probably heard people tell you should back up your computer, or you should have more secure passwords. Good tech habits aren’t just for geeks—they can save you money, keep your personal information safe, and help you avoid frustration down the road. Here are ten tech habits everyone should have. [jump]

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9. Know When You’re Paying Too Much for a Product

Technology isn’t cheap, but it doesn’t have to be a complete drain on your wallet, either. There are a lot of myths out there that’ll cost you money—like buying expensive “gold plated” HDMI cables, or buying new gadgets when refurbished ones are just as good. Check out our list of money-saving tech myths for more, and never pay full price again.

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5. Be Smart About Hoaxes, Scams, and Internet Myths

The internet is rife with scams, hoaxes, and other misinformation that you probably run into all the time without realizing it. Sometimes it’s harmful—like that fake bank email that gives your identity to scammers—while other times it’s mostly harmless, like a misattributed quote going viral on Facebook. Either way, though, you should try to avoid falling victim to these hoaxes, and help stop the spread. It’s actually very easy to identify these myths online, and just as easy to avoid getting scammed. Just remember: if something seems a little dubious, it probably is.

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2. Back Up Your Computer

You’ve probably heard people say it a million times, and there’s a reason for it. You always think data loss won’t happen to you, but it happens to everyone one day, and having a good, up to date backup is the only way to avoid frustration down the road. Plus, setting it up is insanely easy and is something absolutely everyone can do, so you have no excuse: start backing up right now. You’ll be glad you did.

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1. Search Google Like a Pro

If you’ve ever wondered how us tech geeks know everything that we do, here’s our secret: we pretty much just Google everything. With the right Google skills, you can find information about nearly any tech problem you’re having, and fix it yourself without anyone else’s help. Check out our top 10 tricks for speeding up and beefing up your Google searches to become a search ninja, and avoid frustrating calls to your resident computer tech for advice.